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BUNGK/bʌŋk/

A bunk is a narrow bed, often one of two stacked (a bunk bed), or a sleeping place on a ship or in a hostel. A cot is for a baby; a camp bed is a folding extra. Hostels: a bunk is assigned; swapping without telling staff breaks the fire list. Bunk off is informal UK for skipping school — a different phrase.

Meaning

A narrow bed, often one of two stacked (a bunk bed); also a sleeping place on a ship or in a hostel.

Examples

• “A bunk in the hostel is assigned; swapping without telling staff breaks the fire list.”
• “A bunk bed in boarding still needs the named duvet; swapping mattresses is not allowed.”

Good to know

a bunk; a bunk bed. Contrast: a cot / a camp bed. Hostels / boarding. Countable beds. Phrase: bunk off (skip school). Mix-up: bunk as nonsense is informal and rare in exams.

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